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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 687.24 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 687.24 and 133.43 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 687.24 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/687.24 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 687.24 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 91,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,700.15/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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